© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding; Silver Proof
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#126112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip on horseback, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WEDDED LOVE HAS JOINED THEM IN HAPPINESS
1947 - 2017
JB
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: FELICES JUNXIE CONUBIALIS AMOR
Translation: Wedded love has joined them in happiness
Comment
Issued to commemorate 70th wedding anniversary of HM The Queen & HRH Prince Philip, there were 11 different issues of varying metals and denominations which all share the Etienne Millner obverse. However, the £25 platinum, £5 platinum piedfort, £10 gold/silver and 1kg gold/silver have an alternate John Bergdahl reverse which depicts the heraldic lineage of the two families.Issue limit: 15,950
© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Platinum Wedding 5 Pound coin is that it features a unique double portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, designed by sculptor John Bergdahl, which is not found on any other coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6775 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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